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BF18 VKV

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,701 mi
Last recorded43,701 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 35,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 14,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 13,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,521 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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BF18 VKV is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF18 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF18 VKV registered?

BF18 VKV is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 VKV safe to buy?

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